Georgia's State Government

1.

1 point

Which is NOT a qualification in order to be elected as the governor of Georgia?

30 years old

resident of Georgia for 6 years

resident of the US for 15 years

born in the US

2.

1 point

What is the term limit for lieutenant governor?

there are no limits

8

4

2

3.

1 point

A serious crime such as murder is a felony and is punishable by a year or more in prison and/or a fine of at least $1000 is a felony.

True

False

4.

1 point

The qualifications for governor and lieutenant governor are exactly the same.

True

False

5.

1 point

What vote is required to override a governor's veto?

majority

1/3

1/2

2/3

6.

1 point

The General Assembly is another name for Georgia's legislative branch

True

False

7.

1 point

Two types of juvenile offenses are unruly and delinquent behaviors.

True

False

8.

1 point

A veto can never be overridden.

True

False

9.

1 point

There is no difference between criminal and civil cases in court.

True

False

10.

1 point

Juveniles can never be tried as an adult

True

False

11.

1 point

One qualification for the General Assembly is to be a president of a community organization group.

True

False

12.

1 point

To refuse to sign a bill is a veto

True

False

13.

1 point

The Supreme Court is the head of the executive branch of Georgia's State Government.

True

False

14.

1 point

The maximum number of years a governor can serve in office is

12

8

4

16

15.

1 point

Which is NOT an example of a punishment that can be assigned to a juvenile offender.

Suspend or refuse to allow the juvenile to get a drivers license.

refuse the right to an education

assign community service

place the juvenile in a youth detention center.

16.

1 point

The legislature of the state of Georgia consists of a senate and house of representatives

True

False

17.

1 point

The leader of the house of representatives is

The president

The speaker of the house

The governor

Wyle E. Coyote

18.

1 point

Which of the following does NOT represent an example of checks and balances?

the legislature is the only branch that can make laws

the legislature can override a veto

The judicial branch can determine if laws are consitutional

the governor has total control of the money

19.

1 point

Juveniles are not guaranteed the right to

an attorney

bail when being detained

a fair trail

protection from self-incrimination

20.

1 point

The largest branch of Georgia state government is

executive

legislative

judicial

military